Skills / Experience:
Essential:
A demonstrable caring attitude/approach.
Basic ability to write notes/maintain records
Competence in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

Desirable:
Health and Safety qualifications (First Aid, Fire Prevention, HACCP)
Qualifications in Social Care (minimum Level 6)
Knowledge & understanding of the impact of addictions & recovery approaches
1 year’s experience (minimum) of client record keeping & incident reporting
Attitude / Knowledge:
Basic understanding of the factors that lead to people becoming homeless
Understanding of professional boundaries and how to maintain them
A can-do attitude and a willingness to do whatever is required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all in the Hostel
Flexibility and a willingness to be part of a team
Honesty and integrity and a capacity to work without supervision

Principal tasks & responsibilities:
To help ensure the safety of all who use the Hostel (Residents, staff and all visitors) by complying fully with all relevant Health and Safety procedures and obligations
To support all residents of the Hostel, if and when required, in relation to:
When they arrive to ensure a sense of welcome and are fully inducted into the Hostel (especially in relation to fire safety and emergency) procedures.
Support needs, offering empathy and understanding,
Applying Hostel rules, in accordance with the Iveagh Trust’s ethos
Mobility issues (and occasionally personal care issues)
Information regarding local services and agencies
Maintenance and cleanliness of bedrooms
Hostel charges and residents’ obligations
Moving rooms within the hostel and/or when resident leaves the hostel
To ensure the Hostel is kept clean to the highest standards (using the required equipment, cleaning products and PPE), with particular attention to communal areas, including corridors, stairwells, toilets and showers
To adhere fully to Hostel Safety procedures, especially in regard to checks and recording
To help the kitchen staff in serving meals and cleaning
To complete the scheduled deep cleaning of rooms, as instructed
To stand in for and support the cleaning staff, if required.
This list is indicative and not exhaustive. Care Assistant Staff may be required to undertake additional tasks, commensurate with the role.

Other remarks:
These roles are necessary due to the extra responsibilities related to the current pandemic and so they are not intended to be permanent posts.

Applications to:
Applications must include the job reference code: HCA002
Please send an up to date CV along with cover letter outlining your suitability for the post to:
Shane Bradley, The Hostel Manager,
The Iveagh Hostel
Bride Road
Dublin D08 R7DX
Or, by email to: shanebradley@theiveaghtrust.ie
Closing date for applications is: Close of business on Wednesday 30th September 2020